There seems to be a lot of misinformation circling the Internet about butter and margarine. Well, here’s the deal. Margarine is made from vegetable oils, so it contains no cholesterol. The bad thing about this is that margarine / vegetable oil is synthetically made. Unlike olive oil, vegetable oil does not come from vegetables. Butter, whileRead more

It’s St. Patty’s Day! Chances are you are going to consume cabbage today. But what are the benefits, if any, associated with cabbage? Well, we’re glad you asked. Below are 3 benfits associated with eating cabbage…. without the liquor, of course! 1. It’s packed with goodness. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, one halfRead more

People tend to think that coffee is either bad for you or really good for you. They don’t think of coffee as having an “in between” position. Well, coffee has many health benefits- but- like anything- this depends on what you are consuming and how much of it. The truth is, coffee can hurt you.Read more

Sure, there is no such thing as a warm blizzard.. except when it comes to this delicious dip recipe. At only 69 calories per serving, this warm dish is packed full of protein and fiber. It gets its blizzard name from the cannellini beans (white beans) used to make it. Make sure to snap aRead more

Healthy Super Bowl Count Down Don’t count calories this upcoming Sunday. Instead, indulge your taste buds by making this heart-healthy and weight-conscious Super Bowl snack. This dip is only 59 calories per serving and is high in iron and protein. Here’s what you need: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 (16 ounce) can lima (or butter)Read more

That’s right, we said it! Eating healthy isn’t a good New Year’s Resolution because it is too generic. A great New Year’s Resolution is specific and really implements a plan as to how you will get from step A to step B with actual results. If you’re thinking about getting healthier or working towards aRead more

There seems to be a perception that low-sodium and white meat cold cuts are good for you. The truth is any cold cut is filled with preservatives. Period. Sure, white meat cold cuts are better than selections of pistachio-laced bologna or hard salami, but organic and fresh cuts of turkey breast will always offer moreRead more

Here’s how it happened… you were sitting at home. It was late. The day was stressful. You have to pick up your Mother-In-Law from the airport in less than 5 hours. Your house is a mess. Your boss isn’t to thrilled with you being out last week because your kid was sick. The pressure ofRead more

The term ThanksLiving is trending online right now. Yes, we should be Thankful to Live in such an amazing country and for our health. This said, the holiday this up and coming Thursday isn’t always associated with the term ‘healthly’- so we have decided to offer 3 last-minute health tips! 1. Skip the tofu turkeyRead more

Right now, many people are in a panic. Some of you have your Thanksgiving plans lined up while others are still trying to figure out who exactly is coming over and what types of food to make. Well, we here at Odom Health & Wellness are pleased to help you relax and create healthy mealsRead more